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Monday, January 12, 2009

Yes, my brothers & sisters of the temple of Rock & Roll. AC/DC has come and blown the top off the Rogers Center. How do I know? I was fortunate enough to be entertaining Cosmo, Pab and Harry, the gents, responsible for lighting, sound, and speakers respectively. The men behind the scenens really enjoy their oysters - several dozen, waxing poetic of the tastes, and textures of each oyster, and chatting about the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. A wonderful night on the bar.

I was then invited to watch what they do, from behind the mixing board. What a treat that was!

I've been to 3 other AC/DC shows, while growing up, and this, by far was the best that I have seen. The combination of technology in speakers, talent on the board, computers to drive them, and the artistry in the light, and stage show itself, produced one of the loudest concerts to go to and yet, the sound was crystal clear. Every note from each of the band members could be heard. Absolutely fantastic! I tip my hat to all of those folks behind the scenes that make the band, any band a spectacle for the senses.

IF AC/DC is coming to your city I highly recommend that you get to the show, you'll not see anything like this again. Bring them some Oysters and tell them Paddy says Hi!

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About Me

World Champion Oyster Shucker-2001, Guinness Book of World Record holder of 33 oysters opened in 1 minute,
Restauranteur- owner of Starfish Oyster Bed & Grill, based in Toronto, Canada
Have a family of my wife, and two kids.
Happy to chat about sustainable seafood, and the art of oyster shucking, over the bar at Starfish, or right here if you can't make it. Or read my book - Consider the Oyster - A Shucker's Field Guide

The Ceili Cottage

After work at Starfish, ShuckerPaddy is busy shucking at The Ceili Cottage, an Irish Local.

Like the name implies, The Cottage will be an intamate spot for authentic Irish fare, of food, drink, music, and good old "craic".

There will be a 40 seat patio come summeritme, to accompany the 60 seat Bar & Cottage, where you will find up to 12 taps, local, and Irish food - oysters, mussels, salmon, cured country ham, cheese, veg.

Trivia nights, live music, Literature, Hurling (and other sports on the tele), The Ceili Kilt Club, Matchmaker - ShuckerPaddy will lend a hand on a nightly basis, festivals, fun and frolicking.

1301 Queen Street East, the Heart of Leslieville, Toronto

www.ceilicottage.com

Consider The Oyster - A Shucker's Field Guide

If you want to learn about the Oyster, I've been told that this is a great read - I wrote it as if I was talking across the bar. I cover the 5 species that we can enjoy here in North America. How the oyster grows and lives, how to shuck, and care for them, and great places across the globe, to enjoy a drop of the sea.

"Consider..." is available on Amazon.com, and at Starfish in English, German, and Dutch editions.